Is Maui Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Maui is relatively safe for solo female travelers. The locals are often friendly and helpful. The majority of the island feels safe, even when walking alone at night in tourist areas. Be conscious of your surroundings and secure your personal belongings to avoid petty theft, which can occasionally occur. Always use your own discretion and take standard safety precautions as you would in any other place.

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How safe is Maui?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Maui is generally considered to be a safe travel destination. However, it is always essential to take precautions at night. All areas in Maui are not equally well-lit or populated, and it can vary from locales like tourist resorts and towns to quiet, isolated beaches. While crime rate is low, typical precautions like not displaying expensive possessions, being aware of your surroundings, and not walking alone in dark or secluded areas apply. Overall, Maui is a safe place to visit even for solo female travelers.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Maui, is fairly reliable and safe. Most people find the buses to be clean and the drivers friendly and helpful. However, as with any mode of public transportation, remain alert about your surroundings, hold onto your belongings, and avoid traveling alone at night. Always prepare your route in advance to minimize uncertainty.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Generally, Maui is considered pretty safe for solo female travelers. Street harassment is not a serious issue there due to the welcoming and respectful nature of the locals. Most inhabitants are accustomed to tourists and exhibit a friendly attitude. However, as in any locale, it's important to keep your wits about you and stay in well-populated areas, especially at night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Maui is generally a safe destination for tourists and solo travelers alike. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing, theft or burglary do occur, but they are not widespread. Most parts of the island have a strong sense of community and value the safety of both residents and visitors. However, it's always important to exercise common sense and not leave your belongings unattended in public areas or in your rental car, especially at beaches and parks.

Is Maui worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 8 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.1/5
May

May

United States

Couple travel

My husband and I visit Maui, and stayed at 3 different Airbnbs in different areas of Maui. I felt extremely safe in all the neighborhood! The food is just amazing, from food truck to high end restaurants, they really know how to make the food right. I don’t think you can go wrong with any restaurant to be honest. The hotel or Airbnbs are generally pretty pricey, ranging from 400-600 for some modest stay. But the overall experience is pretty magical, Maui got rain forest and dry side, so it leads to many different types of activities like hiking, snorkeling etc, I have to say that if you plan to go to Hana, the highway is pretty challenging given that it a 3 hours drive by the cliff, and sometimes you have to wait bc the road becomes single lane. It was our honeymoon, so we had a little budget to play with. If you go solo, I would definitely recommend it!

Posted: November 17, 2024
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Flo

Flo

Australia

Solo travel

Maui is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it as a solo traveller as I felt very safe and Hawaiians are very nice people. The must do in Maui are the Haleakala volcano for sunset or sunrise! You go by car all the way to the very top above the clouds and see the sun setting or rising- depending at what time you go. Be mindful to bring warm clothes and blankets as it gets very cold up there! The other must do activity is the Road to Hana! A beautiful drive along the coast with many huge waterfalls, hikes and banana bread around🙌🏼

Posted: July 18, 2024
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Paige

Paige

Canada

Solo travel

Maui is an incredible island with endless opportunities to explore! I feels very safe just ensure you are being respectful to the locals, especially on the road to hana. There are endless views to admire including waterfalls, endless hills of palm trees, tons of wild chickens, black sand beaches, ect. Be sure to try some seafood while youre there, fish tacos were my favourite:) Hawaii is a state in the USA so it is fairly expensive so make sure you budget properly, even hostels are around $50 a night! We opted for a truck with a camper in the back that we found on airbnb! With 3 ppl it was about $50 per day. You definitely need a car if you’re wanting to explore the island so this was definitely the best option for us:)

Posted: June 10, 2024
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Marla

Marla

United States

Solo travel

Definitely need to do a whale watch! Love Kiehi as my favorite town to stay in, especially The Hale Pau Hana Resort. A very walkable town but a car is helpful to get outside the beach area. This is my happy place!

Posted: March 6, 2024
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Solo travel

I was on a solo trip to Maui. It was amazing and I never felt unsafe. I stayed at a hostel where they offered free tours, which was a great way to meet new people and explore interesting places on the island. I highly recommend this trip.

Posted: June 10, 2023
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Meet locals in Maui

Alana

Alana

About Me

I am visiting Maui for a few months and would love to meet new people on the island and make some friends! I love the outdoors; hiking, camping, roller skating, and love trying new things. I am a photographer as well and love working with other artists:)

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Upcoming visitors to Maui

Olga

Olga

About Me

Hi everyone! I am 24 and I am about to end studies in Wrocław. I will be on work and travel in USA this summer. Is there anyone who wants to explore Hawaii? Or maybe shere place to sleep? (24.08-31.08)

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